Monk is a west coast Canadian artist with her primary studio at Tanglewood on spectacular Rathtrevor Beach at Parksville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

#1 Spa in Western Canada, offering signature treatments and services. Featuring 18 treatment rooms, a nail room featuring European Pedicure Thrones and a full service hair salon. The three private day suites for two, feature hand-crafted copper soaker tubs and oversized treatments tables.

Clere Ocello grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. After graduating from the Western Academy of Photography, his focus was set to the creation of commercial images fused with his own artistic style. Victoria BC

Take in the sights and sounds of 2 Mini Golf Courses and have your picture taken with the giant fish or read the story behind Riptide Lagoon. The clubhouse offers scrumptious Hard & Soft ice cream, hot & juicy BBQ hot dogs, coffee, slushies and other tongue tickling treats.

Local Area Guide: Things to do / Activities / Attractions

The charming oceanside community of Parksville is one of the most popular family vacation destinations on Vancouver Island. Bordered by sea and sheltered by mountains, Parksville is blessed with one of the finest climates in Canada.

Parksville is home to a wide range of outdoor activities, such as top-rated golf courses, excellent sport fishing and pleasant walks along meandering nature trails.

Only 25 minutes by car from the BC Ferries’ terminal in Nanaimo and 90 minutes from the Swartz Bay terminal in Victoria, Parksville is also accessible by air from Comox, a short drive up the coast.